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Abstract
The reactor experiments course aims to introduce the students to radiation detection techniques and nuclear reactor experiments. The core of the course is the unique opportunity to conduct reactor experiments, as the control rod calibration, and approach to critical.
Objective
To gain hands-on experience in the conduction of nuclear radiation measurements, as also in the execution and analysis of reactor physics experiments using the CROCUS reactor.
Content
- Radiation detector systems, alpha and beta particles - Radiation detector systems, gamma spectroscopy - Introduction to neutron detectors (He-3, BF3) - Slowing-down area (Fermi age) of Pu-Be neutrons in H2O - Approach-to-critical experiments - Buckling measurements - Reactor power calibration - Control rod calibration
Resources
Literature
Distributed documents, recommended book chapters
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Radiation and Reactor Experiments (EPFL)
**Course at EPFL**
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No time listed | 4 h weekly |
Offered In
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Nuclear Engineering Master (MSc Nuclear Engineering is a joint program of EPF Lausanne and ETH Zurich. The first semester takes place in Lausanne. Students therefore have to enroll at EPFL. For more information about the curriculum and courses see: ?)
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